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1. A protective cover for a portable computing device including a display surface and a back surface opposite the display surface, the protective cover comprising: a case for enclosing the back surface and sidewalls of the device, wherein the case includes an opening for exposing a portion of the device comprising a portion of a first sidewall and a portion of the back surface adjacent to the first sidewall, wherein the portion of the back surface makes contact with a docking station for the device when the device enclosed by the case is docked to the docking station.
A protective cover for a portable computing device (like a tablet) includes a case that wraps around the back and sides of the device. This case has an opening that exposes part of one side and the adjacent back surface. This exposed back surface allows the device, while still in the case, to connect to a docking station. The docking station makes contact with this exposed part of the device for charging or data transfer.
2. The protective cover of claim 1 , comprising: a first portion including a keyboard; a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion and including a connector to electrically couple the keyboard with the device when the connector is to connect with a port of the device along the first sidewall of the device; a third portion pivotally connected to the second portion; and a fourth portion pivotally connected to the third portion and coupled to a back surface of the case to operate the system in a laptop mode.
The protective cover includes a keyboard (first portion). A second portion connects the keyboard to the device via a hinge and a connector. This connector plugs into a port on the side of the device, electrically connecting the keyboard. A third portion is hinged to the second. A fourth portion, also hinged, attaches to the back of the case, allowing the whole setup to function like a laptop.
3. The protective cover of claim 2 , wherein the fourth portion is magnetically coupled to the back surface of the case.
In the protective cover where the fourth portion attaches to the back of the case to act like a laptop, the fourth portion uses magnets to stick to the back of the case.
4. The protective cover of claim 3 , wherein the back surface of the case is formed of non-magnetic material and the case includes magnetic members disposed within the case.
In the protective cover where the fourth portion uses magnets to stick to the back of the case, the back of the case is made of a non-magnetic material. The case contains internal magnets so that the fourth section can still magnetically attach.
5. The protective cover of claim 4 , wherein the fourth portion comprises magnetic members to magnetically couple with the magnetic members disposed within the case when the fourth portion is placed within proximity of the back surface of the case.
In the protective cover with a non-magnetic case back and internal magnets, the fourth portion that attaches to the case also has magnets. These magnets in the fourth portion line up and stick to the magnets inside the case when the fourth portion is close to the back of the case.
6. The protective cover of claim 4 , wherein the fourth portion is to magnetically detach from the back surface of the case, such that the third portion is to protect the back surface of the case and the first portion is to protect the display surface of the device, wherein the fourth portion is to wrap around a second sidewall of the device opposite the first sidewall to magnetically couple to a magnetic member disposed within the first portion.
In the protective cover with a non-magnetic case back and internal magnets, the fourth portion can be detached magnetically from the case's back. When detached, the third portion protects the case's back, and the first portion (keyboard) protects the device's screen. The fourth portion can also wrap around to the opposite side of the device and magnetically attach to a magnet located in the keyboard portion. This provides additional protection or a different configuration.
7. The protective cover of claim 2 , wherein the second portion comprises magnetic members to magnetically couple with magnetic members disposed within the case to align the device with the second portion when the connector is to connect with the port of the device.
The protective cover includes a keyboard (first portion). A second portion connects the keyboard to the device via a hinge and a connector. This connector plugs into a port on the side of the device, electrically connecting the keyboard. A third portion is hinged to the second. A fourth portion, also hinged, attaches to the back of the case, allowing the whole setup to function like a laptop. The second portion uses magnets to align the device correctly when plugging into the side port; these magnets attract other magnets inside the case.
8. The protective cover of claim 2 , wherein the second portion comprises one or more ports to electrically couple with the device when the connector is to connect with the port of the device.
The protective cover includes a keyboard (first portion). A second portion connects the keyboard to the device via a hinge and a connector. This connector plugs into a port on the side of the device, electrically connecting the keyboard. A third portion is hinged to the second. A fourth portion, also hinged, attaches to the back of the case, allowing the whole setup to function like a laptop. The second portion also includes ports for connecting additional peripherals.
9. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein a width of the opening for exposing the portion of the device is less than a width of the device.
A protective cover for a portable computing device (like a tablet) includes a case that wraps around the back and sides of the device. This case has an opening that exposes part of one side and the adjacent back surface. This exposed back surface allows the device, while still in the case, to connect to a docking station. The docking station makes contact with this exposed part of the device for charging or data transfer. The opening on the side of the case is narrower than the device itself.
10. A protective cover for a portable computing device including a display surface and a back surface opposite the display surface, the protective cover comprising: a case for enclosing the back surface and sidewalls of the device, wherein the case includes an opening for exposing a portion of the device comprising a portion of a first sidewall and a portion of the back surface extending from the first sidewall; a first portion including a keyboard; a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion and including a connector to electrically couple the keyboard with the device when the connector is to connect with a port of the device along the first sidewall of the device, wherein the portion of the back surface makes contact with a support element of the second portion when the device enclosed by the case is docked to the connector; a third portion pivotally connected to the second portion; and a fourth portion pivotally connected to the third portion and coupled to a back surface of the case to operate the system in a laptop mode.
A protective cover for a portable computing device (like a tablet) includes a case that wraps around the back and sides of the device. This case has an opening that exposes part of one side and the adjacent back surface extending from that side. A keyboard (first portion) connects to the device via a hinged second portion with a connector that plugs into a port on the device's side. When docked, the exposed back surface of the device rests against a support on the second portion. A third hinged section connects to a fourth, which attaches to the back of the case for laptop mode.
11. The protective cover of claim 10 , wherein a width of the opening for exposing the portion of the device is less than a width of the device.
A protective cover for a portable computing device (like a tablet) includes a case that wraps around the back and sides of the device. This case has an opening that exposes part of one side and the adjacent back surface extending from that side. A keyboard (first portion) connects to the device via a hinged second portion with a connector that plugs into a port on the device's side. When docked, the exposed back surface of the device rests against a support on the second portion. A third hinged section connects to a fourth, which attaches to the back of the case for laptop mode. The opening on the side of the case is narrower than the device itself.
12. A system, comprising: a portable computing device including a display surface and a back surface opposite the display surface; and a protective cover for the device, comprising: a case for enclosing the back surface and sidewalls of the device, wherein the case includes an opening for exposing a portion of the device comprising a portion of a first sidewall and a portion of the back surface extending from the first sidewall, wherein the portion of the back surface makes contact with a docking station for the device when the device enclosed by the case is docked to the docking station.
A system includes a portable computing device (like a tablet) and a protective cover. The cover has a case that encloses the back and sides, with an opening exposing part of one side and the adjacent back surface extending from that side. This exposed back surface makes contact with a docking station when the device is docked, even with the cover on.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the protective cover comprises: a first portion including a keyboard; a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion and including a connector to electrically couple the keyboard with the device when the connector is to connect with a port of the device along the first sidewall of the device; a third portion pivotally connected to the second portion; and a fourth portion pivotally connected to the third portion and coupled to a back surface of the case to operate the system in a laptop mode.
A system consists of a portable computing device and a protective cover. The cover includes a case that protects the back and sides, exposing a portion of one side and adjacent back surface. The cover also contains a keyboard (first portion) connected to the device using a hinged second portion and a connector that plugs into the side of the device. A third portion is hinged to the second, and a fourth portion connects to the back of the case, enabling laptop mode.
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October 3, 2017
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